Nakshatra 18 of 27
Jyeshtha nakshatra (ज्येष्ठा)
Jyeshtha, 'the eldest', ends Scorpio and is a gandmool nakshatra. It carries Indra's authority and responsibility, a protector who sits at the head of the family or group.
Jyeshtha nakshatra at a glance
- Ruling planet
- Mercury (Budha)
- Zodiac sign
- Scorpio
- Deity
- Indra, king of the gods
- Symbol
- Circular amulet or earring
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Animal symbol
- Male deer
- Dasha years
- 17 years (Mercury mahadasha)
Jyeshtha personality: strengths and challenges
Strengths
Courage, protectiveness, authority and the resolve to take responsibility under pressure.
Challenges
Pride, isolation and a heavy sense of burden. It may find it hard to share the load.
Career and relationships
Career
Leadership, administration, military and police, politics, security, finance and research.
Love and marriage
Protective and responsible, often the elder sibling or head of the household.
Jyeshtha padas and name letters
Each pada is 3°20'wide and falls in a different navamsa (D9) sign. Traditionally a child's name starts with the syllable of the pada the Moon was in.
| Pada | Name syllable | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No | Sagittarius |
| 2 | Ya | Capricorn |
| 3 | Yi | Aquarius |
| 4 | Yu | Pisces |
Name syllables differ slightly between regional traditions.
Jyeshtha nakshatra remedies
Worship Indra, Hanuman or Ganesha; consult an astrologer about Mool Shanti for a child born in this gandmool nakshatra.
For the ruling planet Mercury, Wednesdayis the traditional day and “Om Budhaya Namah” the usual beej mantra. Treat these as supportive habits, not guarantees, and avoid anyone who asks for large payments for remedies.
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Jyeshtha nakshatra: common questions
Which planet rules Jyeshtha nakshatra?
Jyeshtha is ruled by Mercury (Budha). In the Vimshottari dasha system, a person born in Jyeshtha starts life in the Mercury mahadasha, which lasts 17 years in total.
Which zodiac sign is Jyeshtha nakshatra in?
Jyeshtha lies in Scorpio (16°40' to 30°00') in the sidereal zodiac.
What are the name letters for Jyeshtha nakshatra?
The traditional starting syllables for the four padas of Jyeshtha are No, Ya, Yi, Yu. These vary slightly between regional traditions.
What is the deity of Jyeshtha nakshatra?
Indra, king of the gods. The symbol is circular amulet or earring, and the nakshatra belongs to the Rakshasa gana.
Is Jyeshtha a gandmool nakshatra?
Yes. Jyeshtha is one of the six gandmool nakshatras (Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati). Traditionally a Mool Shanti puja is advised for a child born in it, though how much weight to give this depends on the full chart.
Jyeshtha is one factor in a chart. For a reading of your own kundli, including dasha timing, book a consultation.
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